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In reply to the discussion: Karen Beck of MoveOn says she will call the police on #Occupy if their actions upset her [View all]Fire Walk With Me
(38,893 posts)All are welcome, within some guidelines, of course...I'm 50-ish, disabled, poor, extremely low on energy and cash...and I contribute through doing this and other support mechanisms through the internet, and in person when I am both physically and financially able. I've learned that it's possible to do great support work from home behind a computer, or over the phone, etc. In Occupy LA, we have members still in high school, to seasoned elders with amazing stories and perspective. All contribute equally, all are equally heard. There is no bar to contribution excepting willingness.
I really hope that those good folks who wish to make a difference, check their local Occupation through their various online voices and/or in person. Ask what we do and who we are...then try to get us to stop sharing about it
Myself? I vilify organizations and those who support organizations, which cause destruction. moveon.org reveal themselves as apparently working at destruction. They will only reveal their own weaknesses and problems.
A moveon member is not barred from finding and helping Occupy as they wish! Welcome! But they cannot fund-raise or request votes or petition for alignment with any political party or person, or hide long-term plans for such.